Grossglockner Hochtor
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Panoramic photo by
Uwe Wieteck
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Beim Hochtor wird mit 2505 m der höchste Punkt der Grossglocknerstrasse erreicht. Oberhalb des Tunnels wurde bei Grabungen ein römisch-keltisches Heiligtum gefunden. Über diesen Pass führte ein alter Römerweg, über den einst die kürzeste Verbindung von Norden nach Süden verlief. Im unteren Teil des Bildes sind alte Grenzsteine zu sehen.
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